This past
while, well year actually, has been a crazy one. It definitely was not the
easiest. I’ve seen a lot of losses and a lot of loneliness. It would easy for
me to just not care about anything anymore and just sit and sulk, all day,
every day. But then I realized something. The things that have happened this
past year are things that I can’t control. The one thing I can control is my
happiness. And in the past little while I’ve found many reasons to be happy.
And the number one reason is simply because I deserve it.
I deserve to
not constantly worry about what others think about me. People may think I am a
tall, ugly duckling. But you know what I realized: If I just don’t care what
others think about me all my insecurities disappear. And since I’ve decided
that the only person who deserves to care about what I look like is me, I’ve
gained so much self-confidence. I’ve never felt so happy and beautiful. And you
know what, being beautiful feels great!
I’ve also
come to really appreciate kindness from perfect strangers. It makes me SO
happy. I appreciate the stranger who
smiles, just because. I appreciate the stranger that you meet one place, and
then run into at another place and they recognize you and talk to you like
you’ve been friends for a while. I appreciate that stranger who from then on,
every time they see you smile and say hey. I really appreciate that stranger
and look forward to every time I may run into them again just so we can both
share a smile. Running back into this stranger makes me REALLY happy!
You can be excellent in every way. You can be
first class. There is no need for you to be a scrub. Respect yourself. Do not
feel sorry for yourself. Do not dwell on unkind things others may say about
you. Polish and refine whatever talents the Lord has given you. Go forward in
life with a twinkle in your eye and a smile on your face, but with great and
strong purpose in your heart. Love life and look for its opportunities. ~ Gordon B. Hinckley
I love this quote. I now respect
myself. I don’t care what other people say to/about me anymore. I’m discovering
what talents I’ve been given and I’m trying to share them. My eyes are
twinkling and I’ve got a smile from ear to ear and I’ve got a purpose in my
heart. I love my life and I’m pursuing it’s opportunities.
Rachel Lanae you are and always have been beautiful, you better believe it.
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy that you're happy and that you like yourself...that's really great! And...I've always thought that you were pretty and pretty awesome too :) We love you!
ReplyDeleteI love it, you amazing young lady, you!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a really great way to express that! You're amazing. Come to USU. ~smile~
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